· lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"
Synonym(s): contempt, scorn, despite
Hypernym(s): dislike
· a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
Synonym(s): condescension, patronage
Hypernym(s): disparagement, depreciation, derogation
· look down on with disdain; "He despises the people he has to work for"; "The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately"
Synonym(s): contemn, despise, scorn
· reject with contempt; "She spurned his advances"
Synonym(s): reject, spurn, freeze_off, scorn, pooh-pooh, turn_down